PSST ...... HAVE YOU HEARD? Have you heard that the National Park Service (NPS) listed the Mingus Park Community Building-Historic WPA Scout Cabin on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)? Yes… this happened effective May 16, 2025. For the second year in a row, The City of Coos Bay Parks Commission Adopt a Park Pilot Program (AAPPP) will be holding an open house at The Cabin during the July 4th celebration in Mingus Park. The cabin is located in the NW corner of Mingus Park at 850 W Park Roadway in Coos Bay. This year is a special celebration because on July 13th, 1940, the City of Marshfield held a Saturday celebration in Mingus Park to mark the opening of the newly completed Mingus Park Community Building for the public and local scouting groups. This July will mark the 85th anniversary of the completion of the cabin by Work Progress (previously Project) Administration (WPA) laborers in eight months. These were cold and wet months, I might add, as construction began in December of 1939 and was completed in July of 1940. Local Douglas Fir, donated by Coos County and rock from Engren Rock Quarry on the Coos River were used in the building construction. Many local individuals, community and civic groups donated windows, benches and other materials to complete this beloved community building which became the home base for many local scouting organizations and individual and community events. This tradition lives on today. Stop by 850 West Park Roadway on Friday, July 4th between 11 AM & 2 PM (the Northwest corner of Mingus Park) and: •Find out the history of this iconic Rustic style log cabin and why it was listed on the NRHP •What safety and stability projects have been funded and finished •What the next safety and stability projects are •Honor those who donated their time, talent and treasure in the past and those who continue to do so today to keep this iconic cabin open to the public •If you or an organization you belonged to use to meet at The Cabin or held a special event at The Cabin, come by and share your story •If you are a former local Boy Scout, Cub Scout, Explorer Scout, Sea Scout, Girl Scout or Campfire Girl who had adventures at The Cabin, stop by and share your story •If you are a current Scouting America Cub Scout, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts or Exploring Post of Club, stop by and tell us about the future of Scouting America Wander outside this 4th of July and enjoy YOUR City of Coos Bay Parks! https://www.coosbayor.gov/community/city-parks/mpcb